Controller Consultant

Seeking experienced Controller Consultants for clients in the Northeast Oakland County, MI area to be engaged on an interim basis
As a Controller Consultant, specific role(s) with clients and position responsibilities will vary from engagement to engagement
For individuals with correlating experience, please reply to this Controller consultant posting. Objectives/Responsibilities May Include:

• Complete month-end close including bank and account reconciliations, intercompany transitions, accruals and managing revenue recognition
• Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L and Statement of Cash Flows
• Perform financial analysis including variance, trend and cash flow as required
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including budget to actual and budget to forecast analysis
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies
• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
• Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
• Oversight of HR operations including payroll, benefits, recruitment, and internal staffing
• Assist senior leadership by creating and preparing various reports
• Proven process improvement experience and ability to review processes for effectiveness and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications/Preferred Skill

• Seven plus years of progressive accounting or finance experience with at least three years of people management experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• CPA, CMA or CGMA certification a plus
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting